Sunday, February 27, 2011

Frosty's Epic Iced Coffee - ZERO CALORIES (almost - might as well be)


I'm always on a constant quest to find/create new and better healthy concoctions.
And after my countless visits to the states, being exposed to such a wide variety of choice and being such a coffee feen, I always bring back a stack load of coffee flavoured beans. I cannot understand why we do not have these options here in NZ, maybe we just haven't cottoned on to it yet, although in saying that, and only very recently (maybe the last couple of years) there is only ONE brand that has three flavours out. So what do I do when I run out of my supply?? that's when my experimenting begins.

I'm not talking about the rubbishy syrup flavours - as who wants that, filled with a million calories, sugar and god knows what else - why even drink the coffee!

So any who, here's how to make a delicious Frosty's Epic Iced Coffee with ZERO CALORIES (except a bit of milk!)
-Pomegranate & Grape flavoured herbal tea (Healtheries) (or any other flavour you prefer)
-6 ice cubes and cold water
-Coffee
-Trim/Fat-free milk

Brew a tasty herbal tea, I make it like a concentrate, put a couple of bags in a little jug with hot water and let cool, pop it in the fridge (let it become cold - I always do extra so I've got it on hand), then make your coffee as usual, normally slightly stronger and not much hot water, a bit of trim/fat-free milk. Then all you need is a large glass, put in the ice cubes, cold water, a dash of the herbal concentrate, coffee and milk and of course a straw, and you're good to go, play around with the quantities to your tastings. It's sooo GOOD.

Now if you're after a bit of a treaty - and have a bit more of a sweet tooth, I add to the above concoction 1-2 heaped tsp of 99% fat-free hot choc, (a good one I use is Jarrah's extreme choc) this is super epic!

Drop me an email and let me know how it went to: frostunderworld@gmail.com

And I leave you with
Visualize your eventual demise. It can have an amazing effect on how you live for the moment. - lululemon

Frost Out :)

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Vitamin D - Go out in that Sun and get some now



Go out and get some Vitamin D - from the sun right now, it is so important to get a daily dose of this, try to get anywhere from 10-20mins at least twice a week without sunscreen - so ideally this is best done early in the morning.

Vitamin D deficiency could be a cause for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) - and can result to a number of health problems  (see below), so it makes sense if all we need to do is get outside, why wouldn't we!
Symptoms of SAD
  • Depression
  • Sleep Problems
  • Lethargy
  • Over Eating
  • Loss of Concentration
  • Social Problems
  • Anxiety
  • Loss of Libido
  • Mood Changes

Vitamin D is also found in oily fish like tuna and salmon as well as in fortified foods like milk and breakfast cereals.

It's important to get some exposure of sun to your skin on a regular basis, it contributes to so many health benefits, when you're out in the sun you immeditatley get a feel good vibe!

And I leave you with
Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle setbacks. - lululemon

Frost Out :)

Monday, February 21, 2011

IPanda Docking Station


Don't you just love this little guy, not only functional but totally fashionable object art. You have to surround yourself with things that make you happy and put a smile on your face - and does this do it or what!

It not only looks super cute and cool, it has an amazing sound out-put - which comes out through it's ears and mouth, you just have to get one of these, the only design fault is that the remote should have been a panda paw - what were they thinking!! (minor detail - would definitely not be discouraged from getting one!)

Go and get one now I say, you wont regret it! ipanda

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Lululemon part two

More amazing inspiring manifesto's from Lululemon

Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle setbacks.
Visualize your eventual demise. It can have an amazing effect on how you live for the moment.
YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE IS A DIRECT REFLECTION OF HOW MUCH YOU LIKE YOURSELF.
What we do to the earth we do to ourselves.
the world is changing at such a rapid rate that waiting to implement changes will leave you 2 steps behind.
DO IT NOW, DO IT NOW, DO IT NOW.
Friends are more important than money.
BREATHE DEEPLY and appreciate the moment. Living in the moment could be the meaning of life.
Observe a plant before and after watering an relate these benefits to your body and brain.
Choose a positive thought.
The conscious brain can only hold one thought at a time.
Live near the ocean and inhale the pure salt air that flows over the water, Vancouver will do nicely.
SWEAT ONCE A DAY TO REGENERATE YOUR SKIN.
Successful people replace the words 'wish'. 'should' and 'try' with 'I WILL'.
Children are the orgasm of life. just like you did not know what an orgasm was before you had one, nature does not let you know how great children are until you have them.

Lululemon athletica is all about creating components for people to live longer, healthier and more fun lives, If we can produce products to keep people active and stress-free, we believe the world will become a much better place.

So take at least one thing from above and DO IT NOW!!!

Frost Out :)

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Lululemon is coming!

How exciting, finally lululemon is coming down under - to New Zealand, with all things going to plan we hope to see it opening in April 2011.

For those of you that don't know about lululemon, are you in for a treat or what! It's only the best athletica wear out, It is a Canadian brand, with great values.

Check out Lululemon's Manifesto below
Creativity is maximized when you're living in the moment.
Nature wants us to be mediocre because we have a greater chance to survive and reproduce.
Mediocrity is as close to the bottom as it is to the top, and will give you a lousy life.
Drink fresh water and as much water as you can. Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp. Do not use cleaning chemicals on your kitchen counter or floors. Someone will inevitably make a sandwich on your counter. 
DO ONE THING A DAY THAT SCARES YOU!
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, AND THEN ASK STRATEGIC QUESTIONS.
Write down your short and long-term GOALS four times a year. Two personal, two business and two health goals for the next 1, 5 and 10 years. Goal setting triggers your subconscious computer.
Practice yoga so you can remain active in physical sports as you age.
Communication is Complicated. We are all raised in a different family with slightly different definitions of every word. An agreement is as agreement only if each party knows the conditions for satisfaction and a time is set for satisfaction to occur.
The pursuit of happiness is the source of all unhappiness.
A daily hit of athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better decisions, helps you be at peace with yourself and offset stress.
Take various vitamins. You never know what small mineral can eliminate the bottleneck to everlasting health.
That which matters the most should never give way to that which matters the least.
Stress is related to 99% of all illness.
Jealousy works the opposite way you want it to.
Don't trust that an old age pension will be sufficient.

I will post the next half tomorrow of Lululemon's manifesto!

To help you on your way check out Lululemon and click on the pdf download for Goal Setting. Let your dreams become reality.

I shall leave you with Dance, sing, floss and travel.
don't yah just love it!
Thanks lululemon

Frost out :)

Monday, February 14, 2011

Procrastination

With it being such a busy year, always feeling like there is just never enough time to do the things you ought to be doing, while trying to complete one task, knowing you should be doing another at the same time, then getting so overwhelmed that you just end up doing NOTHING!

Well we all seem to do this no matter how many times we tell ourselves, "next time I'll keep on top of things - I promise" haven't we heard that before.

Frosty is here to remind you, and hopefully will be that little voice in the back of your head - Just start! we all have those jobs that need to be done that we just don't want to do. But here's the thing - We know we are going to have to do it at some point so why not get stuck into it now! As soon as you tackle that task you're going to feel that big load lift off your shoulders and then the momentum begins of productivity - which then leads to all other aspects of your life! You'll see, and be so pleased with yourself.

So I leave you with. "Let the Productivity Begin!"

Frost Out :)

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Welcome

Hello and welcome from Frosty's Underworld.

Can you believe we are almost at the end of February 2011! And doesn't it feel like it's gonna be the most craziest and busiest year ever! well don't panic I'm here to sprinkle you with some helpful frostings to get you through the next coming months.

Frost is all about informing you with all things from wellness, fitness, productivity, nutrition, and things that just make life that much more frostier.


Frost Out!